Cyriel Dessers exit claim made in St Mirren v Rangers, Tom English reacts
Rangers face St Mirren in the Scottish Premiership on Saturday, with Cyriel Dessers’ future discussed on BBC Sportsound.
Barry Ferguson’s team have travelled to Paisley on 26 April as the interim manager looks to potentially end his stint with a perfect record.
The Nigerian striker had a chance to give the Gers the lead early in the fixture after Mohamed Diomande played an impressive pass over the top of St Mirren’s defence, but the centre-forward was unable to pounce on it.
It led to discussions about Dessers’ continuity at Ibrox beyond the current campaign, with speculation of an exit high in the winter transfer window.
Rangers exit claims mad as Dessers backed to stay
Tom English has slammed talk of Dessers leaving the Glaswegian outfit, as he scored just before the break to give the Glaswegian outfit the lead, before St Mirren eventually equalised.
The BBC journalist is baffled by some wanting the Nigerian centre-forward’s sale in the upcoming transfer window, and feels those suggestions are “mad”.
| Competition (2024/25) | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| Scottish Premiership | 31 | 13 | 2 |
English doesn’t trust Danilo, and while Hamza Igamane has shown potential, the former Cremonese striker could still potentially provide something at the Light Blues next season.
Speaking on BBC Sportsound (26 April), the journalist said: “You look at Danilo, nothing. Igamane, young, give him a pass; he looks like a good player. There’s this clamour for Dessers to get out of the club. I think it’s mad. He’s not an A-lister. They need better than him, but.”
Kevin Thelwell to make Ferguson decision soon
Kevin Thelwell will have to sit down with Ferguson at some point to discuss his future as the Gers look for a new permanent manager.
The former Scotland international’s hopes of staying at the Light Blues beyond this season arguably diminished after losing to Athletic Bilbao in the Europa League.
With the expected arrival of Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises, there’s anticipation among the Ibrox faithful of better things to come.
Ferguson’s only aim will now be to end the season on a high note at Rangers, with nothing but pride left to play for.
Celtic have clinched the Scottish Premiership title after beating Dundee United, but the Gers will want to get the better of them in the Old Firm derby on 4 May.
While the ex-midfielder may not be seen as the right person to lead the Light Blues into next season, his appointment was needed to change the atmosphere at Ibrox.
The former Scotland international will want the Bears to secure the three points against St Mirren at Paisley to build confidence ahead of facing Celtic.
Thelwell is tasked with a critical decision at the Glaswegian outfit to decide who the next head coach will be.